The Social Action Ministry (SAM) at First Parish comes from our Unitarian Universalist faith based on the values of love, justice, community and responsibility. We do this within the supportive environment of our broader church community and the mission of 
The event this Thursday, November 9th, is going to be an exciting dive into the history of this congregation, and we are hoping to offer a warm welcome to all who attend.
We could use some help with … Read the rest
Thursday, November 16, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Washington and Jefferson Dialogue on the Issues of Church and State. George Washington and James Madison will discuss the issues of church and state. Come and hear the views of two of 
Sometimes our Abundance feels just a bit too….abundant. Whether we are collecting, maintaining or lessening our possessions, our relationship to the ‘stuff’ of life is complex.
On Sunday Kelly Clark (Rip Jackson’s cousin from Georgia) will be the guest singer … Read the rest
| Wednesday, November 1 | ||
| Deb Abel Dance Class | 1:30 p.m. | Parish Hall |
| Creative Callings | 1:30 p.m. | Parlor |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Master Singers Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Thursday, November 2 | ||
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Youth art activity | 4:00 p.m. |
Thanks to all who performed at and came to our first Voices on the Green of the season, I Protest!. It was a great night of storytelling and music with unexpected tales and rowdy song!
Thank you for all of the donations of gently used or new fall and winter outerwear for children, women and men. The box has been overflowing!
The clothing will be donated to immigrants supported by WATCH in Waltham, which serves … Read the rest
Don’t forget to change your clock on Saturday before bed.
Fall back one hour so you don’t miss Music Sunday!
The music program at First Parish in Lexington will present a special “Music Sunday” celebration on Sunday morning, November 5th as part of the church’s 325th anniversary year. The sanctuary choir with guest soloists, trumpets, recorder, percussion, and French horn … Read the rest
Feels more like a Charge than a Retreat
I don’t know why they call them retreats, but the full board is traveling out to rural Massachusetts (actually to Rev. Mason’s house) for a “retreat” this weekend. We are taking the … Read the rest
| Wednesday, October 25 | ||
| Deb Abel Dance Class | 1:30 p.m. | Parish Hall |
| Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 4:00 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Master Singers Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Thursday, October 26 | ||
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Robinson Hall |
| Deb Abel Dance |
We’re 325!—Important Dates Reminder
As announced in this month’s Focalpoint, preparations for the celebration of First Parish’s 325th birthday are well underway. The UU adult education course with the film series “Long Strange Trip,” the story of Unitarian Universalism, … Read the rest
All are welcome to a presentation on Monday evening, October 30th at 7:00pm in Keilty Hall, the lower level of St. Brigid Church. Dr. Andrew Bacevich (Col. US Army Ret.), a graduate of West Point and Princeton, will read … Read the rest
Elizabeth Lerner Maclay, Assistant Minister at First Parish from 1995 to 1997, was installed as the eighteenth minister at the First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island, on Sunday, October 22nd. Our Minister Emerita, Helen Cohen, and her husband Don … Read the rest
The Social Action Ministry (SAM) at First Parish comes from our Unitarian Universalist faith based on the values of love, justice, community and responsibility. We do this within the supportive environment of our broader church community and the mission of … Read the rest
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